Praise

One day on the job, the organization may a special presentation regarding encouragement. Then they put post-it notes on each employee’s desk. The notes contained words of praise individualized to each person. I learned something very important that day. We feel encouragement when someone praises our work. But we are blessed even more, when we are praised for the type of person that we are. It is one thing to hear, “Nice work on that project,” and something even better to hear, “Your keen insight and concern for others has inspired me.” Praise has been defined as the “sincere expression of approval, admiration or appreciation for someone, often acknowledging their worth or value.”

Exodus 15:2 says, “The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” When praising God, let’s remember to praise Him for who He is and not just for what He does for us. He is our salvation, not just the one who gives us salvation. He is our strength, not just the one who gives us strength. He is mighty, majestic, full of grace, rich in mercy, and love.